Through the Crisp Air 1902

Joseph Farquharson made this landscape painting, titled "Through the Crisp Air," with oil on canvas. I love the way he’s captured the light, especially on the snow. It’s that golden hour, right? Look at the texture. The paint isn't too thick, but you can see how he’s layered it to create depth, especially on the snowy path and the woolly sheep. The palette is muted, mostly whites, browns, and grays, but with these touches of golden light that warm the whole scene. The way the shadows fall gives a sense of movement, as if the sheep are slowly making their way across the field. It's that simplicity that I think is so powerful. It reminds me a bit of Courbet’s landscapes, which capture a similarly direct engagement with the natural world, and shares a tonal sensitivity with Whistler. Anyway, isn't it interesting how paintings can just make you feel things?